S-final: DPR Korea power past Korea Republic

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

S-final: DPR Korea power past Korea Republic

Pathum Thani: DPR Korea moved within one match of retaining their title after defeating Korea Republic 3-0 in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ semi-final at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Wednesday.

Pak Il Sim’s thunderbolt and Kang Ryu Mi’s composed finish in the first half, with Choe Yon A adding the third, sent DPR Korea on their way to a ninth final appearance against six-time champions Japan, who defeated China PR 2-0 in their semi-final.

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S-final: Japan turn on the style against China PR

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

S-final: Japan turn on the style against China PR

Thammasat: Japan put on a commanding performance to beat China PR 2-0 in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ semi-final at the Thammasat Stadium on Wednesday.

The six-time champions eased into their fifth consecutive final and will meet defending champions DPR Korea on Sunday in what promises to be a titanic showdown.

Preview - Q-final: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Jeddah: Vissel Kobe head coach Michael Skibbe has said he is ready to welcome back his most experienced players for the J1 League side’s quarter-final clash with Qatar’s Al Sadd in the AFC Champions League Elite Final Jeddah 2026™ on Thursday.

The Japanese outfit have arrived in Saudi Arabia in stellar form and Skibbe is confident the 2020 semi-finalists will be close to full strength when they take to the field to face Roberto Mancini’s team at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium.

Al Sadd's Saiss, Vissel's Hirose confident of chances

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Al Sadd's Saiss, Vissel's Hirose confident of chances

Jeddah: Roman Saiss will attempt to sleep his way to success at the AFC Champions League Elite Jeddah 2026™ as the Al Sadd SC defender looks to recuperate as well as possible ahead of the Qatari side’s quarter-final clash with Japan’s Vissel Kobe on Thursday.

The ex-Morocco international and his teammates prevailed in a penalty shoot-out at the end of their marathon last 16 clash with Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal SFC on Monday and, with only four days to prepare, rest and recovery will be the key if Al Sadd are to progress further.

Gamba Osaka swagger into final

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Gamba Osaka swagger into final

Bangkok: Gamba Osaka were in total control as the J League 1 side defeated Bangkok United 3-0 in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ semi-final second leg on Wednesday to advance to the final 3-1 on aggregate.

Jens Wissing’s side will now wait for the West Zone knockout stage to pan out to learn their opponents in the final, which is scheduled for May 16.

New date for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw confirmed

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

New date for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed today that the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw is now scheduled to take place on May 9, 2026, in Riyadh at the historic At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Originally slated for April 11 in Riyadh, the event was moved to ensure the full participation of all key stakeholders and Participating Member Associations. This adjustment reflects the AFC’s and LOC’s commitments to hosting a premier ceremony befitting the prestige and stature of the Continent’s flagship tournament.